Dhayalinie Kathiravan

She advises individuals on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements and protection from domestic abuse. Known for her strategic and decisive approach, Dhaya represents clients in complex and high-conflict matters where clear direction and strong advocacy are essential. 

Dhaya's experience and client approach

Dhaya has extensive experience advising on divorce and financial remedy proceedings involving property portfolios, pensions, business interests and maintenance claims. She also provides swift and sensitive advice in urgent domestic abuse matters, including applications for protective court orders. 

Her work commonly includes:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• High-value financial disputes involving property, pensions and business interests
• Child arrangements disputes
• Relocation applications, including international cases
• Specific issue applications
• Prohibited steps orders
• Non-molestation orders
• Occupation orders
• Cases involving safeguarding concerns or allegations of parental alienation

Dhaya helps clients achieve fair financial outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or, where necessary, contested court proceedings. 

Court representation and advocacy

She regularly represents clients before District and Circuit Judges in the Family Court, appearing at interim hearings, fact-finding hearings and final trials. Her advocacy is robust and focused, combined with a pragmatic, resolution-driven approach wherever possible. 

Clients value her ability to balance empathy with clear, firm legal strategy during what is often one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Specialist immigration matters

In addition to her family law practice, Dhaya has a strong background in immigration law and advises on:

• Spouse and partner visas
• Settlement applications
• British citizenship applications
• Complex human rights claims

This enables her to provide joined-up advice where family and immigration issues intersect.

For those seeking an experienced divorce lawyer, child arrangements solicitor, or financial settlement specialist, she provides strategic guidance, robust court representation, and a clear path forward.